Review · Action · Xbox One · PC · Xbox 360
Dead Rising 2
Reviewed: 15 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4
Capcom U.S.A · 2010
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Dead Rising 2 offers a compelling zombie survival experience with opportunities for problem-solving through weapon crafting and strategic engagement with hordes of zombies. Players need to manage their time and resources effectively to complete missions and protect Chuck's daughter, fostering a sense of responsibility and forward-thinking. The game also provides a sense of accomplishment through overcoming challenging boss encounters.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features intense violence with frequent zombie dismemberment and blood, earning its 'M' rating. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the focus on survival and combat could be overwhelming for younger players. The narrative also includes some mature themes related to disease and desperation.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.